Silvia noticed that there seemed to be a somber feeling lingering around the staff table; it seemed like some of the staff were quieter than usual. She had been scanning the table, wondering if (and hoping against) any of their professors would be leaving, when the Headmaster finally rose up to speak. And as she listened, her heart began to drop a little. So it sounded as if they really were going to lose a few professors, and....

WHAT?! It took several moments for Tate's words to fully register. He was leaving?! Headmaster Tate was leaving?! Her eyes widened in disbelief. But...how could that be? Silvia had never gotten to know him personally, but he seemed like the perfect person to be Headmaster. It felt as if he were part of the school itself, someone you could always expect to see when walking into the castle, no matter how many years have passed. She never liked the idea of changes in staff; she liked most of her professors, and it seemed like Hogwarts just wouldn't be the same if anyone left, even though she knew deep down that each new professor (and student) had something to bring to make Hogwarts what it is. Who would be their headmaster now? Would it be one of their current staff - her eyes scanned over the table - or would they bring someone else in?

Silvia looked down at her plate, now filled with food. The somber news did nothing to erase her hunger, but she found herself just slowly picking at her food, her mind engulfed in a hundred thoughts at once.